Metalwork

Teacher Notes

Level 0

This is a short 1/4 semester course introducing students to basic design and Metalwork as well as Art Metal projects.

    • Intro (selected portions:)
      • Design
      • Measurement (fractional)
      • Safety
  • PROJECT – Door Knocker
    • Coming Soon

Level 1

This is an introductory course designed to build a strong foundation for advanced fabrication. A wide variety of machines are used, while processes and skills are developed, such as hand tools, power tools, lathe, milling, sheet metal, forging, casting and welding.

    • Intro
      • Design
      • Dimensioning
      • Safety
      • Time Management
      • Basic lathe Operations
      • Measurement (fractional & precision)
      • Thread Cutting
      • Fabrication Tips
    • Welding (gas, stick, MIG, TIG)

Level 2

This course builds on Level 1 with more complex and challenging projects.  Less hand-holding instruction is given in the plans, and you will do more “figuring it out” as you go. Students will use lathe, milling machine, welding, and forging procedures, as well as precision measurement and tool maintenance.

    • Intro
      • Design
      • Dimensioning
      • Safety
      • Time Management
      • Basic lathe Operations
      • Measurement (fractional & precision)
      • Thread Cutting
      • Fabrication Tips
    • Welding (gas, stick, MIG, TIG)

          OR

  • Self-Directed Projects

Level 3

This course takes the skills learned in Level 1 and Level 2, and now focuses a heavy emphasis on design, prototyping, and problem solving. Students taking this course must be competent in all shop practices and shop safety.

    • Intro
      • Design
      • Dimensioning
      • Safety
      • Time Management
      • Basic lathe Operations
      • Measurement (fractional & precision)
      • Thread Cutting
      • Fabrication Tips
    • Welding (gas, stick, MIG, TIG)
    • PROJECT – Lathe Bit Gauge (and sharpening lathe cutter)
    • Self-Directed Projects, such as:

Level 4

This should be the highest level of proficiency, taking on significant project challenges. I should be your guide, not your hand-holding Instructor, at this point.

    • Intro
      • Design
      • Dimensioning
      • Safety
      • Time Management
      • Basic lathe Operations
      • Measurement (fractional & precision)
      • Thread Cutting
      • Fabrication Tips
    • Welding (gas, stick, MIG, TIG)
    • PROJECT DESIGN REPORT